Latvijas Ārstu biedrība

Name

Latvijas Ārstu biedrība

Legal name

Latvijas Ārstu biedrība

Website

https://arstubiedriba.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJACAC

Healthcare Licensing, Accreditation & Credentialing Boards

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Health Policy, Regulation & Compliance Authorities

Keywords

• Medical association services
• Physician certification
• Continuing medical education
• Professional medical journals
• Healthcare policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Individual and legal entity membership fees from physicians and healthcare organizations
2. Conference fees: Registration fees for medical conferences ranging from 20-55 EUR depending on membership status and registration timing
3. Continuing education courses: Fees for courses and training programs including practical courses with pricing from 49-195 EUR
4. Journal subscriptions: Subscriptions for medical journals 'Latvijas Ārsts' and 'Ārsts.lv'
5. Certification services: Fees for certification and re-certification of physicians and dentists
6. Venue rental: Rental of premises at Skolas iela 3 for seminars, conferences, and events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Latvijas Ārstu biedrība (LĀB) is the professional medical association for physicians in Latvia, providing statutory certification and recertification of physicians and dentists, continuing medical education points (TIP) tracking, professional medical conferences and courses, two medical journals ('Latvijas Ārsts' and 'Ārsts.lv'), and advocacy for physicians' legal, professional, and economic interests. It also offers membership programs (individual and legal entity), a LAB membership card with benefits, professional qualification recognition for foreign-trained doctors, and venue rental at its Riga headquarters.

Product overview

Latvijas Ārstu biedrība operates as a professional medical association offering a portfolio of core services including physician certification and recertification, continuing education tracking via a points system, and professional qualification recognition for foreign-trained doctors. The association maintains digital platforms including the online course portals Kursiarstiem.lv and Medicinaskursi.lv, and publishes two professional journals ('Latvijas Ārsts' and 'Ārsts.lv'). The organization also coordinates professional conferences and provides membership services through the LĀB Card program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Latvijas Ārsts: Medical journal published by the association
• Ārsts.lv
• kursiarstiem.lv
• medicinaskursi.lv

Products and services

• Sertifikācijas/Resertifikācijas pakalpojumi (Certification/Recertification Services) Professional certification and recertification services for doctors and dentists in Latvia, conducted in accordance with the Law on Medical Treatment and Cabinet of Ministers regulations No. 943. Required for practicing medicine in Latvia.
• Tālākizglītības punktu sistēma (Continuing Education Points System) System for tracking and awarding continuing education points (TIP) for professional development activities, courses, and conferences. Required as part of recertification for physicians in Latvia.
• Kursiarstiem.lv (Online Courses Portal) Online portal for medical courses and training, offering both live and recorded educational content for healthcare professionals. Provides continuing education points (TIP) upon completion.
• Medicinaskursi.lv Online portal for medical courses and training programs for healthcare professionals in Latvia.
• Žurnāls 'Latvijas Ārsts' (Journal 'Latvian Doctor') Professional medical journal published by the association covering medical news, research, and clinical topics relevant to Latvian healthcare professionals. Available via subscription in print.
• Žurnāls 'Ārsts.lv' Online and print medical journal providing news and educational content for medical professionals in Latvia.
• Profesionālās kvalifikācijas atzīšana (Professional Qualification Recognition) Service for recognition of professional qualifications obtained abroad, including temporary registration for EU citizens and Ukrainian doctors.
• LĀB konferences (LAB Conferences) Professional medical conferences organized by LĀB, including interdisciplinary conferences held both in-person and online, awarding continuing education points (TIP) to participants. Held across multiple Latvian cities including Kuldiga, Valmiera, Liepaja, Jelgava, and Ogre.
• LĀB kartes (LAB Card) Professional membership card offering benefits and discounts for LĀB association members, available with specific terms and conditions published on the website.
• Telpu noma (Venue Rental) Rental of premises at Skolas iela 3, Riga for seminars, conferences, and social events. Includes a published bureau service price list.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-12 continuing education points awarded per conference participation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Medical Association (WMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization representing physicians globally. LĀB maintains active membership and participates in international medical policy development.
• Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents European national medical associations. LĀB collaborates on European healthcare policy and physician standards.
• European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean organization for medical specialists. Partnership for professional development and training standards.
• WHO Regional Office for EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Health Organization's European regional office. Collaboration on public health initiatives and medical standards.
• Veselības ministrija (Ministry of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvian government ministry overseeing healthcare policy. LĀB collaborates on regulatory matters and certification standards.
• Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte (RSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Latvian medical university. Collaboration on education, research, and professional development.
• Latvijas Universitātes Medicīnas fakultāte (LU Faculty of Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of medicine at University of Latvia. Partnership for medical education and student development.
• Lietuvas Ārstu biedrība (Lithuanian Medical Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral partnership with neighboring Baltic state's medical association for regional collaboration.
• Igaunijas Ārstu biedrība (Estonian Medical Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral partnership with Estonian medical association for regional collaboration.
• Latvijas Māsu asociācija (Latvian Nurses Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with nursing association for interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration.
• Nacionālais veselības dienests (National Health Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState healthcare authority for healthcare service coordination and policy implementation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association: The largest U.S. professional physician organization, providing advocacy, education, certification support, and publishing. Far larger than LĀB but operates the same multi-function professional association model including journals (JAMA), credentialing, and continuing education.

Direct peers

• British Medical Association: The UK's national professional body for doctors, providing membership, advocacy, continuing education, and policy work. Structurally the closest peer to LĀB as a comprehensive physician association with similar functions including journals, conferences, and member services.
• Canadian Medical Association: Canada's national physician advocacy and member services organization, offering accreditation support, continuing professional development, and policy advocacy. Closely mirrors LĀB's combined membership/advocacy/education model.
• Bundesärztekammer (German Medical Association): Germany's federal medical association with statutory authority over physician professional regulation, continuing education, and ethics oversight. Comparable to LĀB in performing officially mandated physician credentialing and ethical oversight at a national level.
• Conseil National de l'Ordre des Médecins: France's national medical council with regulatory authority over physician registration, ethics, and discipline. Highly comparable to LĀB in performing government-delegated physician regulation and certification.
• Australian Medical Association: Australia's peak professional body for doctors, providing advocacy, member services, publications, and continuing education. Functionally analogous to LĀB across all major service categories.

Regional players

• Lietuvos gydytojų sąjunga (Lithuanian Medical Association): Lithuania's national medical association and a formal bilateral partner of LĀB. Operates with similar scope of physician advocacy, education, and Baltic regional collaboration in a directly comparable market size.
• Eesti Arstide Liit (Estonian Medical Association): Estonia's national medical association and a formal bilateral partner of LĀB. Comparable in function, scope, and Baltic regional positioning, with similar scale and regulatory mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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